Test Method Title
Standard Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes
Reference Number
ASTM D5268
Material
Soil
Test Property
Grain Size, Percent Organic, Percent deleterious matter
Description of Test
This specification covers a physical evaluation of an inorganic soil containing a limited amount of organic material, relative to its use as a topsoil for horticultural purposes in construction. For classification, a full agricultural textural classification may be used. When physically evaluating a soil, relative to its suitability to support plant growth (primarily grasses), tests must be made to determine the presence and the amount of organic matter, inorganic matter (sand, silt and clay), and deleterious matter.
Number of Test Specimens
1
Test Specimen Size
Material passing #10 sieve of 115 grams for sandy soil and 65 grams for silt and clay soil
Keywords
Landscaping, organic material, plant growth, soil, topsoil